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‘Deliberate attack’ stuns kinder

After a long Melbourne Cup Day weekend, kindergarten children were shocked to discover their playground had been vandalised by opportunists.

Up, up and away

Local residents caught a high flying spectacle in Latrobe Valley skies last week, courtesy of an inconvenient smoke alarm in Melbourne Airport's flight control tower.

Charges laid over fast food outlet robberies

A 40 year-old Morwell man has been charged with the armed robberies of Morwell Red Rooster and Moe Subway Restaurant. Wayne Garland appeared at Latrobe Valley Magistrates'...

Police investigating Red Rooster robbery

A 40 year-old man is assisting police after Morwell Red Rooster was robbed with a firearm about 8pm on Wednesday.Latrobe Criminal Investigation Unit said the man...

Brown Coal’s future: Other options

In the absence of a brown coal industry in the future, unionists and environmentalists fear for the Latrobe Valley's economy.

Lockout time pushed forward

Revellers of Traralgon's nightlife attempting to access a licensed venue after 1.30am will now be locked out following an agreement of licensees which came into effect on 24 October.

Dad’s war stuff tells an epic tale

Poppies are abundant in the home of 73 year-old Gloria Auchterlonie as she remembers her father-in-law, George Auchterlonie, who served in the 8th Lighthorse in World War I.

Mine fire health study to have strong local presence

Leaders of the long-term study into the health effects of the Hazelwood mine fire are working to secure a Latrobe Valley location for their headquarters, with the preferred site at Monash University's local School of Rural Health.

From another perspective

A group of doctors and other health professionals have organised to hold a special screening of the Christian movie God's Not Dead, in the hope more people will come to discuss the reality of a higher being.

Professor explains cloud phenomenon

The not-uncommon, but "very pretty" phenomenon that many Gippslanders spotted on Monday afternoon has been attributed to cloud droplets falling through another cloud.

Gas rise to hurt mill

Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill could be hit with an extra $30 million in annual operational costs if projected gas price increases eventuate over the next three years.

There’s no place like home

Traralgon police are looking forward to returning to their upgraded station on Wednesday following extensive renovations to the building.

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